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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nDoD Clearance: TS/SCI\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nActive and existing security clearance required after day 1At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.\nRaytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.\nRaytheon Software Engineering is seeking an experienced and delivery-focused Associate Director- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Application Engineer to drive applied AI innovation across classified and unclassified environments. This individual will directly contribute to hands-on development, organizational enablement, secure deployment of AI/Machine Learning (ML) capabilities, and advanced research transition. The ideal candidate is not a theorist but a proven executor who delivers real capability into programs and generates business value.\nWhat You Will Do\nIntegrate and deploy AI/ML models, especially Large Language Models (LLMs) and emerging architectures\nBuild and operate secure AI pipelines across cloud, tactical, and embedded environments\nTransition prototypes into production systems; support applied research maturation\nProvide organizational enablement through guidance, training, and best practices Collaborate across engineering, research, program leadership, and customers\nEvaluate new technologies, ensuring compliance with security and government standards\nContribute to proposals and technical communication\nDesign, integrate, and govern agentic AI systems with guardrails and operational safety\nApply agent-based workflows that improve engineering and mission execution\nQualifications You Must Have\nTypically requires a STEM degree with a minimum of 12 years’ relevant experience\nExperience as an AI Practitioner applying AI technologies to solve challenges including SW Dev, SW Security, automation and operational workflows\nExperience with delivery of production AI systems\nExperience designing, training, and deploying Large Language Models (LLMs) and advanced machine-learning models, including implementing secure ML Ops and DevSecOps practices\nExperience with Python and modern machine -learning frameworks\nExperience deploying AI in cloud and constrained/embedded environments Experience leading workstreams\nAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government issued TS/SCI security clearance after day 1. 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DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm\nLocations : McKinney, TX Tucson, AZ Tewksbury, MA\nWe Are RTX\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.\nThe salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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